Murphy Murphy & Murphy

Murphy Family Dentistry, based in Lansing, Michigan focuses on world class state-of the-art dentistry. We have the knowledge, tools and technology to improve your general health, smile and demeanor. Explore our dental services for more information. Bonding involves adhering composite resin material that is matched to the color of the tooth, to the front of the tooth.

This is used to fill in narrow grooves in a tooth that cannot be adequately cleaned by brushing. In some cases, the tooth structure has fine grooves or pits which accumulate plaque, not because the person doesn't brush, but because they're too narrow to allow even one bristle into them. These will develop cavities over time, and you don't want that.

The gums, ligaments, and bone around the teeth form the foundation for ones teeth. All structures are also referred to as the periodontium. When the periodontium is not healthy, it jeopardizes the teeth just as a bad foundation would threaten the stability of a house.

Signs of unhealthy periodontium (gum disease) may be as follows: gums that are red and bleed easily, persistent bad breath, gums that are pulled away from the tooth, loose teeth, and changes in the position or bite of the teeth.Any of these signs may mean something is wrong. With the proper care, however, it may be possible to return them to a healthy state.

This can be anything done to correct imperfections in the appearance of the mouth. Anyone who is unhappy with their smile can have it fixed. The upper teeth show, usually, only when smiling, while the lower teeth remain hidden. This is reversed when talking, with the upper teeth remaining hidden while the lower teeth show.